“People don't buy what you do, they buy why you do it,” says Simon Sinek. Stacy Sheldon, Managing Partner at POMIET, agrees, saying that having clarity on POMIET’s why has helped their sales team attract more of their ideal type of customers. (POMIET...

One hot and humid Saturday morning at Tasty Catering, a supervisor, Steven, noticed one of his team members was loading Indiana-bound equipment onto a truck headed for Wisconsin. Seeing what would be a costly mistake, he yelled, “What is the matter...

“Would I hire this person again today given the same circumstances?” Asking yourself this question as a business owner can uncover areas of opportunity with your hiring process. Jeff Annis, President at Advanced Services, Inc. asked himself that...

Is it difficult for you to find and fill positions in your company? Or have you ever wished you had a better way of selecting a candidate who would fit your culture? Here we uncover 4 ways to improve how you hire. 1. Start with your company vision,...

Which scenario fits you? You have a steady stream of work coming into your organization but you’re still not sure if you're ready to hire. Cash flow is low, expenses are up, and you’re not sure why. You gave out bonuses but felt a bit uncertain while...

“If you can’t communicate openly, with candor, how is collaboration even possible?” says Bob Johnston, CEO and chairman of the board of directors for Front Burner, the management company for The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc. Bob's learned that there...

As a continual learner, you seek ways to constantly learn and grow—ways to grow your people, to grow as an entrepreneur, and ways to advance your business. LIFT offers you another chance for deep learning and practical application of fresh and new...